As we all know, the “Ber” months in the Philippines marks the start of the holiday season. While
this means looking forward to, or even advanced, gatherings with family and friends, it can also
mean the start of the dreaded holiday rush.

Nobody likes traffic jams, packed malls and forgetting someone on your Christmas gift list.
That’s why Favori gave us a HOLIDAY HEAD START, five (5) aromas to help you get into
a holiday mindset and start planning ahead!

As the hotel enters it’s 11th year of giving the Bicolano people the most extraordinary experience, they gave the public a glimpse on what to expect for the coming months as Avenue Plaza Hotel reinvents itself for the modern millennial age.

Last September 8, The Avenue Plaza Hotel launched its new logo, carrying its new tagline,
MAKE IT AN EXTRAORDINARY AVENUE!

Growing up with the family that enjoys home made meals by the people you love is always heart warming for everyone. Just like in the movie ratatouille when you tasted a meal that reminds you of your childhood is always a great experience. Here’s quote from the movie, “I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau’s, who is, in this critic’s opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France. I will be returning to Gusteau’s soon, hungry for more.” When I tasted the meals that they served it brought me back to my childhood days when my grandmother used to cook for us.

The iconic brand has arrived in the Bicol region and we can’t get over it! Everyone has it and loves using it. What am I talking about? Converse, which was loved by generations, has officially opened a stand alone store in Naga City.

The Korea House by Kim’s Han Guk Kwan is formerly known as EJ Cafe and Restaurant. The Korean culture has invaded the country for the past years, from music, film, beauty and food. Naga and its people is well familiar with the rise of the Korean culture. Korean shops and beauty products are everywhere.

Finally a cafe at my mother’s hometown. First of its kind in the area where the cafe occupies the lower portion of a Spanish house. Upon entering the compound, lush greens will welcome you. Culture and great food meets in a place where everyone is already at home as early as 7pm. Baao is a place where you want to feel the probinsya vibes. It’s my second home, where my mom grew up and still a lot of my relatives are still living there.

A lot of you are asking me what apps or filters I use in my instagram photos. So here it is. Finally! Im spilling the beans. Here is a short post on what are the 3 app that I use on my instagram photos.

The Christmas season is coming once again and to kick start, why not visit Santa’s reindeers? Before I start telling you about the Deer Farm, I’m going to tell you a little bit of it’s history. Cam Sur Deer Farm is not new to the province. It’s been actually here since I was young. I remember when I was in grade school, it’s one pf the places we got to when we had field trips with my class. It was first located at the Cam Sur Capitol grounds but after sometime if just suddenly gone. Unknowingly, it was just relocated into a bigger environment and a more natural habitat for the deers.

Trying to find a home away from home, when visiting the pilgrim city of the Naga while you experience and show your devotion to our Virgin Mother, also know to the Bicolanos as Our Lady of Peñafrancia? From translacion where our Lady is transferred to Naga Metropolitan Cathedral to the Peñafrancia Shrine and during the fluvial procession where Ina is returned to her permanent home at the Naga Basilica. Well, worry no more! Naga has a lot of hotels and inns that offer accommodations to devotees but the number one choice for excellence in service is the Avenue Plaza Hotel.

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Nick Astig, a brand name he started way back in his Frienster days to Tumblr days. He has been officially blogging since 2015 at NickAstig.me. He relaunched his blog to NickAstig.com in June 2017. Nick Pahati is a 26-year-old Photographer and Lifestyle Blogger from Naga City, Philippines. His instagram is know for his Flat Layout or Flat Lay Photography and his photography in general.